Yankees void Billy Cannon Jr draft rights
Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn voided the New York Yankees selection of high school shortstop Billy Cannon Jr. in the June free agent draft after testimony showed the family misled clubs with a telegram claiming he would not play pro baseball. Cannon is the son of Heisman winner Billy Cannon.
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Nuggets hire Moe as assistant to Walsh
Denver adds former San Antonio coach Doug Moe as an assistant to Donnie Walsh aiming to restore glory days. Moe, from Brooklyn, cited a great situation and expressed hope Walsh stays head coach for 20 years to keep winning.
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Sherk Opens Lead at Sarah Coventry Classic
Cathy Sherk shot a 4 under par 69 to lead the opening round of the $125,000 Sarah Coventry Classic at Locust Hill Country Club in Henrietta, Rochester. Her return comes after an absence since April.
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New Zealand National Team Opens 12-Team Cedar Rapids Tourney
The New Zealand squad meets the Des Moines Bombers at 8 p.m. Friday at Kirkwood Welty Park to launch a three day Iowa tournament. Cedar Rapids teams King Richards and Collins Radio also play, with double elimination through Saturday and a Sunday final. Admission is $2.50 adults, $1 children, or $7 for a tournament pass.
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Tennis and racquetball trends in Cedar Rapids sports scene
Westfield Tennis Club manager Chuck Schillig notes Cedar Rapids has not yet seen a decline with tennis remaining popular in league and indoor play. He compares tennis to racquetball where dropout is higher, and cites social aspects of tennis. World Tennis circulation and national estimates show a shrinking base from 33 million to 22–23 million players.
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Schillig Talks Tough Pro Path For Daughter
Dad Schillig weighs the serious odds for his daughter Micki turning pro. He calls it a dog eat dog world where early self focus matters. Micki led San Diego to national playoffs finishing top ten, while keeping a 4.0 GPA and balancing athletics with academics. She plans to finish school first and consider pro options later.
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Quad-Cities Cubs Renew Midwest League Affiliation
The Chicago Cubs renewed their working agreement with Quad-Cities of the Midwest League through 1982. The Cubs began the affiliation in 1979 after the California Angels ended their deal that had lasted since 1962.
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